This Square Mosaic Turquoise and Apple Coral Mix Pendant Necklace is a true piece of art. Each stone is inlaid to create a quietly stunning piece.
 
Turquoise is stabilized from the Kingman Mine of northwestern Arizona, USA. Within the Kingman Mine have been discovered ancient Navajo tools used to extract, polish and finish turquoise stones. The tools have been dated back to 600A.D., today approximately ninety - seven percent of the stones mined from Kingman AZ must be stabilized for jewelry making.
 
Coral was introduced to Southwestern Native Americans by the Spanish. Native Americans view wearing Coral as a sign of wealth and prosperity because of how expensive and rare it is. When paired with Turquoise it is believed that the sacred elements of earth, air, and water keep life going and begins new life.
 
Santo Domingo Puebloans used Coral in their Heishi bead necklaces and used them personally and for trade. However, peoples of the Hopi, Zuni and Navajo Tribes used the stone in adorned jewelry pieces during their Ceremonies because of their belief of the stones Spiritual and Protecting elements.
 
Today Apple Coral is naturally found around the seas of Taiwan, Indonesia and Southern China. Once this non-endangered coral is heated and polished, its color becomes deeper red. On the contrary when exposed to heat or intense sun light for a long time the stone will lighten.